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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.01, 1,147.50 and 245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.01, 1,147.50 and 245.00 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.01 : 1,147.50 = 245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.01/1,147.50 = 245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.01x = 1,147.50 × 245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.01x = 281,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,140.37/765.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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